It takes the average reader 1 hour and 23 minutes to read Tess of the D'Urbevilles by Michael Fry
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
All the tragic majesty of Thomas Hardy's celebrated novel is captured in this arresting and theatrically exciting adaptation, narrated by a masked Chorus in the style of Greek tragedy (Hardy's favoured form of theatre) and using songs to counterpoint and underline the action. Michael Fry's adaptation provides a clear and thrilling experience and an enlightening and fascinating re-evaluation of a familiar text.
Tess of the D'Urbevilles by Michael Fry is 83 pages long, and a total of 20,999 words.
This makes it 28% the length of the average book. It also has 26% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 54 minutes to read Tess of the D'Urbevilles aloud.
Tess of the D'Urbevilles is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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